It’s a sad day in the Eurovision world, as the first winner of the contest has passed away. Lys Assia represented Switzerland in the first Eurovision Song Contest back in 1956 with the song Refrain, and had since been involved in the contest even in more recent years.
She has also appeared at Eurovision in recent years, including in 2013 where she was a special guest, and chat with the host Petra Mede in the green room.
Lys passed away on the 24th of March at the Zolikerberg Hospital in ZĂ¼rich. Her enthusiasm and presence at the contest will be deeply missed. Rest in Peace.